Appointments
Patients are seen by appointments only. Patients who miss their
appointments should contact the front desk. She will review circumstances
and reschedule the appointment on the same day or different day.
Walk-ins are not permitted.
Intake Policy
A driver's license, ID, Physical address & a phone number
are mandatory. The Tennessee Professional Associates has the right
to provide or deny service to any individual entering the clinic.
Each patient is considered on an individual basis. Individuals
with improper, filthy attire, or under the influence of drugs
and/or alcohol, etc. are not permitted. Food, alcohol, using cell
phones, smoking, loitering, etc. in the premises and the parking lots are not permitted.
Consultation, treatment, prescription, and referral policy
The Tennessee Professional Associates strictly adheres to local
state and federal guidelines. The Tennessee Professional Associates
does not believe in "on line" or "telephone"
consultation to treat patients. Face to face consultations, physical
examinations, relevant laboratory and radiological investigations
are necessary to prescribe medication.
Termination Policy
The Tennessee Professional Associates has the right to terminate
any patient without any reason or based on several factors, which
include forging, fraud, criminal activities, altering prescriptions,
substance abuse, failed drug screens, failure to comply with the
instructions, etc. Termination will be with or without notice
depending on the circumstances.
Payment for Professional Services
Due to the low cost of our service, payments are due at the time
of service by cash, cashier's check, money order, or major credit
cards. A picture I.D. is mandatory to use the credit card.
Release of Records
Copies of the patient's records require a completed release authorization
form and a fee for copying and handling. Records will be release
with in ten (10) working days.
Privacy Policy
Our Privacy Practices of Protected Health Information (effective
April 14, 2003) are in accordance to the Health Insurance Portability
and Accountability Act of 1966 ("HIPPA")
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